BEAR ATTACK

STRANGEST THINGS OF THE BIBLE

A rowdy group of 42 young men harassed God's prophet.

"He went up from there to Bethel. As he was traveling up the road, some young boys came out of the city and made fun of him, saying, “Go on up, baldy! 

Go on up, baldy!”  

2 Kings 2:23 NET

Elisha asked God to judge them for their hostile behavoir.  Two mama bears rushed out of the woods chasing after them.

"When he turned around and saw them, he called God’s judgment down on them. Two female bears came out of the woods and ripped forty-two of the boys to pieces.   

2 Kings 2:24 NET

Elisha continued traveling to Mount Carmel.

"From there he traveled to Mount Carmel and then back to Samaria.  

2 Kings 2:25 NET  New English Translation

Don't mess with God's annointed and frightened mama bears.  42 young men may have caused a big fuss.
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